FX Artist

Job Title: FX Artist

Department: FX

Reports to: FX Artist Manager

Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: Full Time, Project Deal Memo

Purpose of the job:

The FX Artist works closely with the FX lead and FX TDs to create high quality effects including rigid body and particle dynamics, volume modeling and rendering, procedural geometry generation and fluid dynamics.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Design and animate high quality, photo-real effects (fire, smoke, explosions, debris, clouds, etc) that meet all technical and aesthetic standards for the project
• Work within the show structure and production deadlines to complete all tasks
• Work closely with Lighting Artist and Compositors to ensure all effects will work smoothly within the show pipeline
• Produce look tests based on provided reference materials
• Take direction from FX Leads and FX TDs as well as provide guidance and mentorship to other FX Artist

Qualifications:

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

• 3+ years experience as an FX Artist creating photo-real effects elements for feature films and commercials
• Degree in Animation, Arts, Fine Arts or equivalent production experience
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics a plus
• Expert knowledge of any/all of the following; rigid body and particle dynamics, volume modeling and rendering, procedural geometry generation and fluid dynamics
• Strong understanding of physical dynamics and natural phenomena
• Production experience working in Houdini and/or Maya is required
• Working experience with one or more other professional software packages such as 3D Studio Max or Real Flow is a plus
• Requires strong technical and communication skills within a show structure
• Firm understanding of effects production pipelines
• Python scripting is a plus

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:

• Office working environment
• Hours for this position are based on normal working hours but will require extra hours pending production needs
• Walking/bending/sitting

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.